Best fights of Marcel Cerdan
Over 15 years as a professional, Marcel Cerdan compiled a 110-4 (65) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Marcel Cerdan stops Tony Zale
On September 21, 1948 Marcel Cerdan fought Tony Zale for the NBA, The Ring, NYSAC, and lineal middleweight titles. Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 107-3, and Zale was 35 with a record of 67-17-2. Cerdan was coming off a win and Zale was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Tony Zale via retirement in the 11th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Marcel Cerdan KOs Leon Fouquet
On February 2, 1947 Marcel Cerdan fought Leon Fouquet for the vacant European middleweight title. Cerdan was 30 years old with a record of 97-2, and Fouquet was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was on a 30-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Leon Fouquet via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Marcel Cerdan KOs Giovanni Manca
On January 26, 1948 Marcel Cerdan defended his European middleweight title against Giovanni Manca. Cerdan was 31 years old with a record of 102-2, and Manca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was on a 35-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Giovanni Manca via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Marcel Cerdan KOs Jean Walzack
On February 9, 1948 Marcel Cerdan defended his European middleweight title against Jean Walzack. Cerdan was 31 years old with a record of 103-2, and Walzack was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was on a 36-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Jean Walzack via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Marcel Cerdan KOs Jose Ferrer
On September 30, 1942 Marcel Cerdan defended his European welterweight title against Jose Ferrer. Cerdan was 26 years old with a record of 67-2, and Ferrer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was coming off a loss. Cerdan stopped Jose Ferrer via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Marcel Cerdan KOs Lucien Krawczyk in their 2nd fight
On May 8, 1949 Marcel Cerdan faced Lucien Krawczyk. It was their second meeting. Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 109-3, and Krawczyk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Lucien Krawczyk via KO in the 4th round.
7. Marcel Cerdan KOs Billy Walker
On October 7, 1947 Marcel Cerdan faced Billy Walker. Cerdan was 31 years old with a record of 100-2, and Walker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was on a 33-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Billy Walker via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Marcel Cerdan KOs Agostinho Guedes
On January 12, 1946 Marcel Cerdan faced Agostinho Guedes. Cerdan was 29 years old with a record of 89-2, and Guedes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was on a 22-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Agostinho Guedes via KO in the 1st round.
9. Marcel Cerdan KOs Tommy Davies
On October 19, 1945 Marcel Cerdan faced Tommy Davies. Cerdan was 29 years old with a record of 86-2, and Davies was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was on a 19-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Tommy Davies via KO in the 1st round.
10. Marcel Cerdan KOs Dick Turpin
On March 29, 1949 Marcel Cerdan faced Dick Turpin. Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 108-3, and Turpin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cerdan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Dick Turpin via KO in the 7th round.